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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,465.26, 39,283.29 and 15,890.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,465.26, 39,283.29 and 15,890.82 is: 21,930.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,465.26 : 39,283.29 = 15,890.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,465.26/39,283.29 = 15,890.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,465.26x = 39,283.29 × 15,890.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,465.26x = 624,243,690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,243,690.40/28,465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,930.02

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